Wintry mix causes crashes and spinouts across the state
MINNEAPOLIS — Saturday's winter weather caused several crashes and spinouts throughout the state, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A fatal crash occurred in Inver Grove Heights around 1:30 p.m. The state patrol says that the driver of a pickup lost control at the top of a ramp. That caused the driver to cross over into the northbound lanes and collide with a Mazda.
The driver of the pickup, a 74-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, died in the accident. The driver and five passengers of the Mazda did not have any injuries, according to state patrol.
Across the state, between midnight and 10 p.m., there were 239 crashes — 23 with injuries — six spin-outs and seven jackknifed semis.
During winter months, it's always best to be prepared with a winter emergency kit. A full list can be found here.
